Katie Kennedy

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Katie Kennedy is a historian and content creator who built a following on TikTok as The History Gossip, presenting historical facts in a witty and comedic style. Her TikTok platform took off beginning in January 2024 and has drawn more than 800,000 followers, with her videos surpassing 45 million views. She is from Chester-le-Street and has hosted the shows "History Crush" on Sky History and "History Yappers." She is scheduled to join Heritage Debate 2026 to explore how heritage can be made relevant to new audiences.